When we hear a song from a particular movie, we are instantly transported to a memorable scene or reminded of an emotion we felt while watching it. These cinematic melodies have the power to evoke so many things and bring our favourite films to life. Many music lovers enjoy reliving these on-screen moments, thus concerts featuring film music are now becoming commonplace.
Film music should have the same relationship to the film drama that somebody’s piano playing in my living room has on the book I’m reading. – Igor Stravinsky
The Candlelight series pays tribute to all music genres, including film scores and soundtracks. Discover upcoming concerts here.
Sense of Time and Place
Giving a sense of time and place is a vital function of music in film.
If you’re watching a movie based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, you’re probably going to expect to hear some ragtime or jazz music. And it’s easier to imagine yourself standing in the desert next to Clint Eastwood in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by hearing Ennio Morricone’s iconic whistling score.
Rhythm and Pacing
If a horse starts running, so should the rhythm of the music. And if a director wants to speed up their storytelling, the right score can set the perfect pace. A folk song moves at the same speed as Matthew McConaughey’s idle voice in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen.
Our eyes absorb the action at whatever rate the music plays, making us respond in different ways. Things become more vivid, and at times hazier.
A Fun Film Score Fact
One of the reasons music initially even wound up being played in films was to mask the noise made by projectors.
Candlelight performances in Manchester include soundtrack concerts celebrating the influence of music composed for a variety of genres. Explore all the Candlelight plans to discover the perfect soundtrack to your evening out at a magnificent venue in the city. These unique concerts showcase the undeniable beauty of film music.